24 Series 25 Type Sleeping Car “Seto / Asakaze”
During the early JR era, Seto and Asakaze sleeper expresses operated with a shared, highly distinctive car formation. Instead of the standard Kani 24 power car, these distinctive formations supplied electricity via a SuHa 25 lounge car equipped with a pantograph, while a OhaneFu 25-300 with a luggage compartment was incorporated to replace the power car’s baggage function.
This unique configuration resulted in a highly characteristic and memorable Blue Train formation.
Features-Details
• Configuration w/ pantograph-equipped SuHa 25 lounge car supplying onboard power.
• OhaneFu 25-300 w/ luggage compartment, replacing the conventional power car.
• Decal-based destination signs allow greater layout and era flexibility.
• Recommended locomotives include the simultaneously released EF65 1000 Late Form (JR Specification,
Gray H-Rubber) and EF66 0 Series Late Form Blue Train Locomotive.